Prague Airport Suspends Operations Amid Severe Weather Conditions

Operations at Václav Havel Airport in Prague were suspended at 5 p.m. on Sunday due to deteriorating weather conditions.

The suspension was caused by freezing rain, according to airport spokeswoman Denisa Hejtmánková. It remains unclear when operations will resume, but the airport anticipates reopening later in the evening.

The airport announced the suspension on its official website, advising passengers to monitor updates regarding their departures. Travelers already at the airport are being informed through radio announcements and monitors.

However, the airport’s website has faced technical difficulties, likely due to an increase in traffic as passengers seek information.

The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) had previously issued warnings about snowfall turning into freezing rain.

By midday Sunday, reports confirmed the transition had already occurred in areas such as Šumava, Pošumaví, and České Budějovice, leading to the formation of ice.

Provoz na Letišti Václava Havla Praha je z důvodů nepříznivých meteorologických podmínek zastaven. Doporučujeme cestujícím, aby sledovali informace o svém odletu na webových stránkách https://t.co/a5a73U6XZ2. Cestující, kteří již jsou na letišti, informujeme o aktuální situaci… pic.twitter.com/v2yLnfTVOL

— Prague Airport (@PragueAirport) January 5, 2025

The adverse weather conditions have not been limited to the Czech Republic.

Over the weekend, flights in the UK, the Netherlands, and Germany were also impacted. At Frankfurt am Main, Germany’s largest airport, 120 out of 1,090 scheduled flights were canceled on Sunday due to icy conditions.

Passengers planning to travel via Prague Airport are advised to stay updated through the airport’s official communication channels.

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